Les Misérables

I've adored Les Misérables since I was part of the stage crew of my high school's utterly epic production in 2009. It was the first production that really grabbed a hold of me and wouldn't let go. Every rehearsal and each performance gave me goosebumps, and I credit that experience as the main reason my heart races - without fail - every time I go to the theatre and why it now takes pretty spectacular acting to distract me from soaking up all aspects of the set (I'll never forget being witness to the inner workings of a moving barricade and helping untangle Enjolras - and his giant red flag - from the barricade in the pitch black and in total silence). As a result I can't just watch a play: I automatically follow how the set moves, how props are transported on and off and always keep a keen eye out for stage crew with cans. I'd seen plays before and been part of the stage crew for years prior to 2009, but it was Les Mis that made me unequivocally love the theatre.

Two new character posters were released today for Les Miserables, opening in UK cinemas on 11th January 2013. It's the first glimpse we've had of Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter as the Thenardiers, and they look just as mad, deceitful and incredible as I imagined!

Les Miserables is - without a shadow of a doubt - my favourite musical of all time, and as you can probably tell I'm super excited to see it come to life on screen with such a ridiculously talented ensemble cast.

Check out the new posters along with the pre-released ones below (courtesy of Digital Spy) and let me know if you're as giddy as I am to see this masterpiece in January!

I'm off to reminisce with the soundtrack: tell me I'm not the only one who knows all the words...